Category: Metro

Lagos Begins Clampdown On Tankers, Trailers Along Apapa-Oshodi Expressway
December 21, 2023 No Responses

Lagos Begins Clampdown On Tankers, Trailers Along Apapa-Oshodi Expressway

The Lagos State Government has ordered all tankers and trailers to immediately vacate the Cele Bus Stop Inward Tin Can Port axis, along the Apapa-Oshodi expressway and stop indiscriminate parking along that axis. The Special Adviser on Transportation to the Lagos...
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NPA Burst Fake Electronic Call-Up Syndicate
December 18, 2023 No Responses

NPA Burst Fake Electronic Call-Up Syndicate

As part of measures to tackle activities of unpatriotic elements sabotaging its electronic truck traffic management (e- CallUp) system also know as “to” the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and security agents recently undertook a spot check of the M...
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FRC Slams N500m Fine On NIMASA Over Financial Report
December 1, 2023 No Responses

FRC Slams N500m Fine On NIMASA Over Financial Report

The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC), has fined the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency’s (NIMASA), the sum of N500 million over misstatement in its audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018. According to FR...
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NADDC Raises Alarm Over DG’s Impersonation, Fraud
November 28, 2023 No Responses

NADDC Raises Alarm Over DG’s Impersonation, Fraud

The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) on Monday raised alarm over the alleged impersonation of its Director General, Mr Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin.  In a public notice obtained by City Business News, NADDC said:...
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Okomu Rewards 102 Workers With Furniture, Freezers, TVs, Generating Sets
November 17, 2023 No Responses

Okomu Rewards 102 Workers With Furniture, Freezers, TVs, Generating Sets

One Hundred and Two (102) employees of Okomu Oil Palm Company PLC (OOPC) have received various items as rewards for their loyal services to the company. While congratulating the recipients, the Managing Director, Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc, Dr. Graham...
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Lagos Reiterates Ban On Street Begging
November 16, 2023 No Responses

Lagos Reiterates Ban On Street Begging

The Lagos State Government has restated that the ban on street begging or using babies to solicit alms on the street in any part of the State is still very much in force. The Commissioner for Youth and Social Development,...
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NSIB Probes Valuejet Incident At Port Harcourt Airport
November 15, 2023 No Responses

NSIB Probes Valuejet Incident At Port Harcourt Airport

Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced investigations into the incident involving a Bombardier CRJ-900LR aircraft with Registration Marks 5N-BXR belonging to Valuejet Airlines which occurred around 3:32pm (local time) on 14th ...
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Nationwide strike: Presidency Faults NLC, TUC
November 14, 2023 No Responses

Nationwide strike: Presidency Faults NLC, TUC

The nationwide strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) an abuse of privilege, the presidency has said. The Presidency in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and...
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NDLEA Impounds N13b Drugs In Lagos
November 6, 2023 No Responses

NDLEA Impounds N13b Drugs In Lagos

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized 14,481,519 pills of hard drugs with a street value of N13 billion in Amuwo Odofin and Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos State. The agency also arrested no fewer than 10...
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Businessman Excretes 93 Heroin Wraps At Abuja Airport
October 23, 2023 No Responses

Businessman Excretes 93 Heroin Wraps At Abuja Airport

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a 40-year-old ‘businessman’, Sherif Egbo, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja while attempting to board an Air France flight to Paris, France, after the anti-narcotics agen...
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Lagos Shuts Mile 12, Owode Onirin Markets
October 13, 2023 No Responses

Lagos Shuts Mile 12, Owode Onirin Markets

The Lagos State Government, on Friday, announced the immediate closure of Mile 12 International and Owode Onirin markets for filth and various environmental infractions. A statement sent to City Business News explained that the the markets were closed in a...
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Lagos Shuts Ladipo Market
September 30, 2023 No Responses

Lagos Shuts Ladipo Market

The Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate closure of Ladipo Market, Mushin over alleged environmental infractions. The infractions included reckless waste disposal, unhygienic premises and non-payment of waste disposal bills. The Commissioner for th...
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Customs Intercepts Hard Drugs, IED Materials, Others Worth N1.6b
September 26, 2023 No Responses

Customs Intercepts Hard Drugs, IED Materials, Others Worth N1.6b

The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit, Zone ’C’ has intercepted cannabis sativa, raw materials for production of explosive devices, as well as other contraband with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) N1.6b. The Zone also arrested nine (9) suspects in.....
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NDLEA Intercepts 6,600 Bottles Of Codeine
September 18, 2023 No Responses

NDLEA Intercepts 6,600 Bottles Of Codeine

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 6,600 bottles of codeine-based syrup and arrested six suspects in various raids across the country. A statement issued on Sunday by the Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi, expl...
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